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Greek Chicken

mediterranean chicken olives greek feta oregano rice

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 Chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove)
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • oil (for frying the chicken)

Tomato & Cucumber Salad, & Rice

  • 1/2 Cucumber, diced
  • 2 Large Tomatoes, diced
  • 150g Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • Feta, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • Rice

Directions

  1. Mix the marinade ingridients and pour over the chicken.

  2. Refrigerate for 8 hours / overnight.

  3. Cook the rice.

  4. Mix the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onion, olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and feta in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. When the chicken is done marinating: Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry to remove excess marinade.

  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil into the skillet.

  7. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and and slice into strips.

  8. Serve up the rice, salad, and chicken.